Sinn Fein is to meet with the Department for Infrastructure (DfC) to discuss the development of the North South Interconnector.

Environment, energy and climate change spokesperson MLA Cathal Boylan is calling for the interconnector to be developed using undergrounding technology in order to protect rural communities.

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On Tuesday, 23 January, the DfI granted full planning permission for it to proceed as planned.

Mr Boylan said: "It is vitally important that the views and needs of residents in the surrounding areas are fully taken into account at all points in this project.

"There has been huge opposition to over head pylons in these areas, including thousands of objections and local campaigns.

"We will carefully consider the decision notice and associated documentation including the independent report and recommendations to Planning Appeals Commission."

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